Lufthansa Express Rail – seamlessly connecting train and plane
Asia, North America or the Caribbean? No matter what destination you have in mind, with Lufthansa Express Rail your journey begins close to home. Thanks to the cooperation between Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Lufthansa, you can now reach Frankfurt Airport by train from 28 stations – and travel on from there to your dream destination worldwide.
Travel quickly and comfortably by train from many German stations to Frankfurt Airport and, with optimal transfer times, arrive seamlessly for your flight departure. Simple, fast and convenient.
Even if there’s a delay, our transfer guarantee means that you will be rebooked automatically onto the next flight or train – we will notify you of this in good time.
Your benefits with Lufthansa Express Rail
Optimal coordination of train and plane with transfer guarantee
One Lufthansa ticket and one check-in for the train and the flight
Automatic advance seat reservation for the train journey
Faster through security with fast lane
Connection guarantee and rebooking alternatives in the event of delays and cancellations
Status customers have access to the DB lounges*
Mileage credit also for the train journey
Book Lufthansa Express Rail
In the flight search, select one of our many Lufthansa Express Rail stations as your departure airport.
Select your Lufthansa Express Rail connection in the flight overview.
Book conveniently and check in for both your train and flight from 30 hours before your flight departs and up to 15 minutes before your train departs.
Enjoy a seamless and relaxed journey to your departure at Frankfurt Airport – with a transfer guarantee.
Important advice for your journey with Lufthansa Express Rail
- Online or mobile check-in is available from 30 hours before your flight departs until 15 minutes before your train departs.
- One boarding pass each for Lufthansa Express Rail and your connecting flight.
- Your boarding pass serves as your ticket for the train.
Lufthansa Express Rail stations
You can use Lufthansa Express Rail connections from the following stations:
Aachen, Augsburg, Basel, Berlin, Bremen, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Hanover, Kassel, Karlsruhe, Leipzig, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Osnabrück, Siegburg, Stuttgart, Ulm, Wolfsburg and Würzburg.
Lufthansa Express Rail in February:
Travel in First Class between Dusseldorf and Frankfurt Airport
In February 2025, Lufthansa Express Rail passengers in possession of a second-class booking for travel between Dusseldorf Central rail station and Frankfurt Airport can travel in first class. Your ticket will be automatically rebooked, you will have access to the DB Lounges at both stations, and you can enjoy more space and service at your seat in the train. Look forward to your journey with Lufthansa Express Rail now.
Quickly, simply and conveniently from the long-distance train station to your departure gate
It only takes a few minutes to walk between the long-distance train station and Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport. If you don’t have much time, as a Lufthansa Express Rail customer you always have the option of using the fast tracks at security so you can reach your departure gate quickly and conveniently.
* Lufthansa First and Business Class passengers as well as Lufthansa HON Circle Members and Senators with a valid Lufthansa Express Rail boarding pass have access to the premium area of the DB lounge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Lufthansa Express Rail includes an advance seat reservation. For Lufthansa First Class and Business Class passengers, seats are reserved in the 1st class compartment of the train. If you are travelling in Lufthansa Premium Economy or Economy Class, you will find your reserved seat in the train’s 2nd class compartment.
Yes, Lufthansa Express Rail can also be booked for just one leg of your journey. To do this, select the “multi-stop flight” option in the flight search and enter your route accordingly.
For example: Mannheim–Frankfurt, Frankfurt–New York, New York–Frankfurt
With Lufthansa Express Rail you can check in online or via your mobile phone from 30 hours before your flight departs and up to 15 minutes before your train departs. You will receive one boarding pass each for the train journey and the flight. The boarding pass is your train ticket and is only valid for the connection printed on it. In case of failure to comply, Deutsche Bahn may charge fares retrospectively.
Lufthansa baggage regulations apply to all Lufthansa Express Rail connections. The free baggage allowance complies with the baggage regulations of your connecting flight.
As a Lufthansa Express Rail passenger, you are responsible for your own baggage during the train journey. Bag drop in the AIRail Terminal at Frankfurt Airport is currently unavailable due to refurbishment works. For bag drop, please use the self-service bag drop kiosks and counters in Departure Halls A and B.
On your return journey, you can collect your baggage after landing in Frankfurt from the carousel in the AIRail Terminal and take it with you straight to your train.
Please note:
- Unfortunately, bicycles, surfboards and sports weapons cannot be transported.
- Dogs and cats may be transported.
- Your bulky and sports baggage and your pets can be checked in at Frankfurt in Departures Hall B, counters 445/446.
Our aim is to look after your needs as individually and comprehensively as possible – so please let us know your requirements, ideally at the time of booking.
If you are travelling with a wheelchair, a member of staff from the Deutsche Bahn (DB) passenger information desk will accompany you to your train seat 30 minutes before the train departs. Upon your arrival, members of our customer service team will take you to your departure gate.
Please note: unfortunately, you will not be able to travel with Lufthansa Express Rail if you require a medical escort or must be transported lying down.
At the current time, no cross-border Lufthansa Express Rail connection is available. If you wish to travel by train to Frankfurt from another European country, please book this through Deutsche Bahn (DB) or the train company of the country from which you are travelling.
Your Lufthansa Express Rail booking is for a specific train. This means that the booking is for a specific train on a specific date and time. So you should always use the train specified in the itinerary of your booking.
If your train is cancelled or will arrive your destination with a delay of more than 20 minutes, this obligation no longer applies. In this case you can also take other Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains on the route you have booked.
Lufthansa Express Rail – the perfect connection between train and plane
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